Graphic Designer (Remote – U.S.)

Title: Graphic Designer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt + MDF Benefits (PTO, 401(k), Health Insurance)
Reports to: Chief Communications Officer

Job Summary: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is seeking a detail-driven Graphic Designer to help tell the story of conservation through compelling digital and print design. You will be responsible for creating assets that mobilize supporters, elevate campaigns, and bring habitat projects to life across ads, email, social, web, events, and print.

We are looking for a creative who pairs strong visual craft (layout, typography, color) with hands-on production skills and fluency in digital advertising and email design. Experience editing short-form video (reels/stories) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design engaging assets for digital and print: social and display ads, email templates, banner graphics, trade show/backdrops, brochures, flyers, signage, and event collateral.
• Build print-ready files (brochure layouts, pamphlets, mailers) and manage specs/bleeds for commercial printers.
• Support fundraising and membership campaigns with branded, performance-minded creative.
• Create logos/marks and micro-identities as needed.
• Design email templates and graphic packages for newsletters, welcome/engagement flows, and fundraising series (Klaviyo, HubSpot, or similar).
• Produce digital ads optimized for Meta & Google placements, mindful of platform best practices.
• Maintain and evolve brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• (Bonus) Edit short-form videos for reels/stories and iterate ad assets based on basic performance signals (CTR, engagement, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years professional graphic design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance with strong portfolio).
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); Premiere Pro/After Effects a plus.
• Proven experience designing for Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google ad ecosystems.
• Solid grasp of email design best practices (mobile-first, hierarchy, accessibility).
• Excellent layout, color, and typography skills; meticulous file organization and naming.
• Confident preparing files for commercial print (pre-press, color profiles, bleeds).
• Accuracy and QA mindset; you proof your own work.
• Strong project management: juggle priorities, hit deadlines, collaborate across teams.
• Passion for the outdoors, wildlife, and conservation is a strong plus.

Location & Work Hours

• Remote (U.S.) with reliable internet and a dedicated workspace.
• Preference for candidates residing within the range of mule deer or black-tailed deer (Western U.S.) and near a hub airport for travel.
• Standard business hours align with Mountain Time (MT).

How to Apply

Email one combined PDF (cover letter, resume, and 3 references) plus a link to your digital portfolio with the subject line “MDF Graphic Design Job Application” to mdfjobs@muledeer.org.

Portfolio must include: Print design, email design, and digital ads (Meta/Google) samples. Short-form video samples are a plus.